By Jonty Ralphsmith
Cardinia Storm has locked in promotion for next season after its 4-0 victory over Collegians-X on Saturday guaranteed top spot in the Men’s Metro 2 South Competition.
The Storm have lost just one game in 2024, the men’s inaugural season, and set promotion as a key goal of the season, with their cohesiveness and talent helping forge a pre-eminent season.
“It was a really successful day for the club,” coach Peter Turner said.
“We wanted to make a statement and push for the higher grades – the team has clicked really well and we’ve been lucky we have similar goals.”
The win on Saturday was set up by an Adam Welcome defensive masterclass, allowing the halves to provide overlap run, while Jean Francois-Blignaut scored a double.
“Our field goal scoring recently has been really promising which has been good to see,” Turner said.
Cardinia will have the luxury of resting players for the last round of the home and away season before finals kick off.
Meanwhile, the women had a 1-0 loss to Croydon despite dominating their match, which leaves them needing to win their last home and away match and other results to fall their way in order to qualify for finals.
